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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
 WARNING:
Read the Owner's Manual and 
fol low all Warnings and Safety 
961940007
In struc tions.  Fail ure to do so 
can result in serious injury.
SNOW THROWER
 Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
421916  08.21.08  TH                                                                                                                       Printed in U.S.A.                                                                          
                    
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                        IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- Look for this symbol to point out im-  posed rotating parts, which can cause  por  tant safety precautions.  It means severe injury from contact, or from ma- CAUTION!!!  BE COME ALERT!!!  YOUR  terial thrown from the discharge chute.   SA
                    
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                        6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower,  Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute stop the engine and make certain the collector/impel- Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge  ler and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect  chute is the most common cause of injury associated with  the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the  snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the  charge chute.
                    
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                        PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON (1) MULTI- (1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET WRENCH (180684) (1) SAFTEY IGNITION KEY (1) POWER CORD (193071) (198563) (1) AUGER CONTROL ROD (1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE EXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND NUTS (2) SHEAR BOLTS 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 (2) SPACERS (2) LOCKNUTS (198636) (198638) 1/4-20 (73800400) ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING (3) RETAINER  SPRINGS   (169675) (1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8 (19131316) (73800600) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new  snow thrower.  Reading the entire manual will familiarize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly,  operation and maintenance of the product. Your new snow thrower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping  purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as s
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) (See Figs. 3 and 4) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the  spring as shown. The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end  of the spring as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into  control arm with loop opening up as shown. 1. Slide rubber sleeve up rod and hook end of spring into  pivot bracket with loop opening down as shown. 2. W
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION INSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL  INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER  (See Figs. 8 and 9) HEAD (See Fig. 7) 1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may  5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 locknut as shown.   be used to install the chute rotater head. Tighten securely. 1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base  2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with with discharge open
                    
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                        OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER.  Compare  the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.  Save  this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand  their meaning. PRIMER DANGER OR WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFOR
                    
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                        OPERATION AUGER  GAS O LINE ELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER CONTROL  FILLER CAP START BUTTON LEVER DEFLECTOR  TRACTION  DRIVE SPEED  RECOIL REMOTE DRIVE  MUF FLER CON TROL LEVER (AUXILIARY) CONTROL  CONTROL  STARTER LEVER LEVER HANDLE CHUTE CHOKE  DE FLEC TOR CON- TROL  LH TURN  TRIGGER PRIM ER SAFETY  DISCHARGE  IGNITION  KEY CHUTE ON / OFF  SWITCH LIGHT HANDLE  CLEAN-OUT TOOL KNOB MUF FLER NOTE: ITEMS ABOVE  ARE SHOWN IN  THEIR TYPICAL  TOOLBOX LOCATION ON THE  ENGINE.  ACTUAL  LOCATION
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result The DIRECTION in which snow is to be thrown is controlled  in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which by the discharge chute control lever. can result in severe eye damage.  Always wear  • T o change the discharge chute position, press down ward  safety glasses or eye shields while operating  on discharge chute control lever and move lever left  your snow thrower or performing any ad just- or right until chute is in desired position. Be 
                    
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                        OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 14) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of  In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be- the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control  come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool  lever located on the left side handle. to dislodge this blockage. • Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to en gage  the drive system. When cleaning, repairing, or in spect 
                    
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                        OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18) used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from  Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing the factory, already filled with oil. and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the  1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground. ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly 
                    
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                        OPERATION TO START ENGINE  6. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter han dle  and slowly move the choke control to the “OFF” posi- Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt  tion. A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter.  The electric starter  is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.  Engine will  designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. not develop full power until it has reached normal 
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items  SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence.   To receive full value from the warranty, operator must  See “ENGINE” in maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual.  Some  Maintenance section ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly  maintain your snow thrower.  General      Purpose All adjustments in the Service and Ad ju
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and  SNOW THROWER after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill  Always observe safety rules when performing main te nance. cap / dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. TIRES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 P .S.I.  Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil  / 19-24.5 N-m). change. All oil must meet API service classification SG–SL. • Keep tire
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to  WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. performing any service or ad just ments: 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug  1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the wire from spark plug.  Place wire where it cannot come  OFF position. in contact with plug. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft  and inst
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the  HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into  belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise  be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced  to relieve tension. by a qualified service center. 8. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive  belt around pulleys and ins
                    
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                        TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow  leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts  • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion. IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the  axle hole closest to the end of the shaft – do not use the  ENGINE hole in the wheel hub (if equipped).  Inner hole in axle and  See engine manual. hole in wheel hub are not used fo
                    
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                        TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized service centre/department. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION  Does not start 1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so 1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.   equipped) in OFF position.    2. Safety ignition key 2. Insert safety ignition key.   is not inserted.  3. Out of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline.  4. Throttle in STOP position 4. Move throttle to FAST position    (or ON/OFF switch is OFF).  (or ON/OFF
                    
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                        REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - MODEL  961940007  (96194000701) AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 5 11 11 6 7 15 16 14 12 8 13 11 4 17 12 3 11 10 1 9 2 33 32 34 30 31 31 26 36 29 28 20 27 21 22 23 25 35 24 23 22 2 (EXPLODED) 21 19 18 01.07.004-B 20